Sentences with phrase «of ancient palaces»

Nowadays you can see scattered ruins of fortified walls that demarcate the sites of the ancient palaces and mosques that once gave Merv its grandeur.

The shirts are bordered with motifs of ancient palaces and architecture with a touch of blooming flowers and patterns covering the front and back.

As she pondered the nature of this little horse, Louise suddenly remembered seeing, on the walls of the ancient palace in Persepolis, relief carvings of a horse that looked very much like the one she had just found.

From Lisbon to the Algarve, there's so much to explore and plenty of glasses of Port to enjoy from the lookout of an ancient palace.

The resort is built in the style of an ancient palace and reminiscent of the houses once found in the Vietnamese northern delta region.

D' Angelo's Bed and Breakfast It is situated in the heart of historical Palermo at the second floor of an ancient palace with elevator and... Read more close to Palermo's Central Station (5 min.

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As so often happened in Western Europe, later medieval rulers continued to build in and around such ancient religious shrines, so that Sergiopolis became the palace of the eighth century Caliph Hisham.

Higher up again behind them was the episcopal palace and the ancient Benedictine abbey, whose history took one back hundreds of years into Erfurt's past; later, Napoleon would use it for stables, and today the German Democratic Republic uses it as a warehouse.

«A little portion of the new palace was affected by the fire outbreak but the ancient relics are still intact as they are kept at the former (old) palace.

There's an ancient myth the Palace of Westminster will collapse if «it's an end of an era» is said 500 times in half an hour.

From the Aminu Kano International Airport to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, down to the venue of the wedding, it was glanour as exotic cars ran after one another in the ancient city of Kano.

The ancient inhabitants of the mighty Indus Valley, in present - day Pakistan, had privies above channels of running water, whereas King Minos's palace on Crete, 4,000 years ago, fed rainwater through terra - cotta pipes to flush privies below.

UNSW Sydney scientists have discovered the purpose of a famous 3700 - year old Babylonian clay tablet, revealing it is the world's oldest and most accurate trigonometric table, possibly used by ancient mathematical scribes to calculate how to construct palaces and temples and build canals.

Within the scope of an international rescue excavation project, a team of four archaeologists specialized in Middle Eastern affairs headed by Dr. Dirk Wicke of the Institute of Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies of Mainz University have unearthed parts of a Neo-Assyrian governor's palace dating back to the 9th to 7th cent.

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Perfect for use as a side table, functional perch, or simply a decorative presence, this versatile garden stool is crafted of high - fired ceramic with a raised scroll motif that's been adapted from the design of an ancient Chinese palace gate.

For those who enjoy seeing great cinematography, Hero is probably worth the price of admission alone, with its sweeping shots around ancient palaces, nice backdrops, and epic scope.

Uncover the famous bronzes from the royal palace in Benin — a glimpse of a thriving ancient civilisation.

These family palaces, pressed together in an ancient street, frozen in the modern Italian bureaucracy, are prison architecture on the outside, but they contain great and graceful spaces, high silent halls no one ever sees, draped with rotting, rain - streaked silk where lesser works of the great Renaissance masters hang in the dark for years, and are illuminated by the lightning after the draperies collapse.

The Born Hotel is housed in ancient palace in the historical center of Palma de Mallorca.

In the Shadow of Mount Fuji In the exciting city of Tokyo, we contrast 21st century technology with the ancient palaces and temples that lie side by side.

We also took in the palace of Versailles, Caudebec's Gothic cathedral described by Victor Hugo as «a lace of stone,» the Benedictine monastery of Abbeye Saint Wandrille, Rouen (Normandy's ancient capital, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431), the high - society seaside resort town of Deauville, and lastly, pretty Honfleur, with its half - timbered homes, cobbled alleyways and patisseries filled with tempting «grand meringues,» chocolate éclairs and custard tarts.

Amanjena offers a variety of guided excursions on foot, bicycle or private car into the medina, the souk and squares, palaces, gardens and craft shops of ancient Marrakech.

Cruise across the Black Sea and discover a whole fascinating world of mystique, ancient history and charming treasures as well as beautiful palaces.

My group went on three different hikes: to the Golan Heights, the ancients palace site of Masada, and lastly to Ein Gedi, an oasis west of the Dead Sea that is made up of a breathtaking series of hills, springs, and waterfalls.

A charming town in the Grande Lisboa region, Sintra village lives in the shadow of the Sintra Mountains, which are topped by the romantic and beautiful Palace de Pina, and the ancient and historical Castelo so Mouros.

During this exciting rail adventure we encounter royal palaces, ancient mosques and minarets, while immersing ourselves in the true flavours of Moroccan life.

The capital Tunis has a wealth of history, including ancient medina and an archaeology museum, the Bardo, which exhibits Roman mosaics in a 15th century palace complex.

In the history of ancient Bali, Sanur Beach is also famous and still there is an inscribed stone monument that is inscription of Kesari Warmadewa King who occupy his palace at Singhadwala at 917, which is now located in Blanjong, southern part of Sanur Beach.

In the midst of magnificent ancient Egyptian temples by the Nile, Sofitel Luxor Winter Palace blends the rich historical past of a colonial building with French luxury.

Tikal's sprawling urban site contains some of the most impressive Mayan palace, temple, and altar structures - many housing the ancient tombs of kings and important political figures of the time, as well as elaborately carved wooden door lintels and stelae (carved stone shafts).

And what wonders they are: Inle Lake's unique floating gardens, the staggering imperial ruins of ancient Bagan, the incomparable palaces of Mandalay, and enveloping forests throughout.

Today, the Royal Palace houses the Crown Room where visitors can see the Scottish crown jewels, as well as the «Stone of Destiny», the ancient Scottish coronation stone.

The attractions of Marrakech are well - known, from the acrobats and jugglers in the square to the ancient mosaics of the palaces and mosques.

Close to the harbour that is the ancient centre of this pretty island capital, many of the Kosta Palace's balconies look out over bobbing yachts to the town's castle.

Hidden in ancient woodland, this beautifully - renovated Belle Epoque palace is an unexpected countryside retreat, in a little visited part of Portugal.

Other activities: There are several excursions including a day to the ancient kingdom of Mengwi the ancestral palace of the kingdom and a trip to the cave temple and other sacred sights.

Tour of Salalah including the Museum of the Frankincense Land, covering the history of the ancient Frankincense trail and maritime trade and shipbuilding industry, a photo stop at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Al Husn Palace and stroll through the Haffah souq.

Ancient castles and palaces tell stories of a past steeped in history.

Thoughts of ancient dynasties are inevitably inspired by exploration of the stately halls and warren - like living quarters of the former Imperial Palace and the Summer Palace at Beijing, or gazing at the world's most colossal construction, the Great Wall.

When rejuvenation winds to a close, the city of Tokyo promises a wealth of adventures, with shrines, ancient palaces, and botanical gardens.

Europe positively brims with fine art galleries, museums, and historic buildings ranging from ancient castles to grand palaces, so you'll discover new, exciting destinations at every stage of your journey.

This magnificent Eighth Wonder of the World, as referred to by the locals, is an exquisite ancient palace and fortress complex.

A stroll through the streets of Toledo will reveal ancient mosques, Gothic and Mudejar churches, Romanesque and Visigothic structures, synagogues and Renaissance palaces.

Perugia Breaks Perugia's City of Chocolate is dressed like a medieval hill town from its Gothic palaces to its jazz cafes all the way to the ancient alleys of stone that dropped sharply off a 19th century shopping promenade.

Sightseeing includes the ancient temples of Wat Visoun and Wat Aham, Ock Pop Tok weaving centre and the beautifully ornate former Royal Palace.

Here visitors can discover ruins of royal palaces, Buddhist Temples and the city gates and moats of the ancient kingdom, discovering the unique style of Sukhothai architecture.

Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort is a unique luxury resort located on the island of Crete, inspired by the ancient Minoan palaces of the past.

Haji Gayib's Palace — is an ancient fortress construction near a coastal side of Icheri Sheher.

It is flanked by an exotic mix of sultans» palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours and bright bazaars.